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Thursday, February 14, 2019

New York Public Library Marks 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots With Expansive Exhibition by Adam Hetrick

Launching February 14, Love & Resistance: Stonewall 50 documents the LGBTQ civil rights movement through archival photographs, written works, films, talkbacks, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:13PM

Sherie Rene Scott and Norbert Leo Butz to Reunite in Concert by Adam Hetrick

The original Last Five Years stars will play a spring concert engagement at Feinstein’s/54 Below.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:22PM

Three Chicago Theatres Earn Major Grants From Rick Bayless Family Foundation by Adam Hetrick

Restauranteur and PBS host Rick Bayless created the grants, which bolster the bottom lines of promising Chicago theatre companies.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:20AM

Darren Criss and Rachel Bloom Voice Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Film by Adam Hetrick

Warner Bros., DC Entertainment, and Nickelodeon teamed up for the movie based on the crossover comic book series that was released in 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:04AM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

On the Town’s Alysha Umphress Will Play Feinstein’s at the Nikko by Adam Hetrick

San Francisco performances will take place April 12 and 13.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:45AM

Idina Menzel to Headline Kennedy Center Gala by Adam Hetrick

The Wicked and Frozen star will perform during the April 3 gala, Celebrating the Human Spirit.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:25AM

Daniel Fish Will Direct Acquanetta at Bard SummerScape by Adam Hetrick

Fish’s acclaimed revival of Oklahoma! arrives on Broadway this spring after premiering at Bard in 2015.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:47AM
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Nicolette Robinson, and Abigail Spencer Sign On as Producers of Witness Uganda by Adam Hetrick

The biographical pop musical by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews is making its West Coast debut at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:37PM

Miracle in Rwanda Will Arrive Off-Broadway This Spring by Adam Hetrick

Rwandan actor Malaika Uwamahoro will star in the acclaimed one-actor play that returns to New York following a global tour.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Max Chernin, Diana DeGarmo, Kate Shindle, and More to Workshop New Musical Passing Through for Goodspeed by Adam Hetrick

The Brett Ryback-Eric Ulloa musical is based on the podcast Walking to Listen, a 4,000 Mile Odyssey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:31PM

American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks and Rachel Potter to Star in Immersive Shenandoah at Serenbe by Adam Hetrick

The outdoor staging will erupt out of an actual Civil War reenactment incorporating more than 100 soldiers, horses, and canon fire.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:41AM

Heathers Star Carrie Hope Fletcher to Lead But I’m A Cheerleader London Showcase by Adam Hetrick

The musical based on the 2000 Lionsgate cult film will be presented as part of MTFestUK at the Other Palace Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:04AM
Monday, February 11, 2019

Joseph Sirola, Broadway Actor and Tony-Winning Producer, Dead at 89 by Adam Hetrick

Sirola made his Broadway debut as Christmas Morgan in The Unsinkable Molly Brown prior to his work as a Tony-winning Broadway producer.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:45PM

Pretty Woman’s Andy Karl to Perform at Valentine’s Day Wedding Event in Times Square by Adam Hetrick

Hundreds are expected to renew their vows on TDF’s classic Red Steps in Duffy Square.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:06PM

Jason Danieley to Present First-Ever Marin Mazzie Award for Empowerment by Adam Hetrick

The Broadway actor is also raising funds as a participant in the 2019 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 17.

SOURCE: Playbill at 03:47PM

Lucie Arnaz and Robert Klein Reunite on Broadway for They’re Playing Our Song by Adam Hetrick

The Actors Fund presents a 40th anniversary concert of the Marvin Hamlisch, Carole Bayer Sager, and Neil Simon musical February 11.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:48PM

Samuel French Announces Winners of ’Razzle Dazzle Competition’ for Chicago: High School Edition by Adam Hetrick

Ten high schools across the U.S. will receive royalty-free licenses to perform the long-running Kander and Ebb musical.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:36AM

Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway to Perform at Sony Hall by Adam Hetrick

Broadway With the Callaways will feature songs from Funny Girl, Cats, West Side Story, Wicked, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:56AM
Friday, February 8, 2019

Kristin Chenoweth and Patti Murin Sign on for Hallmark Channel's 2019 Christmas Features by Adam Hetrick

The network has announced the first three original movies that will begin to roll out in November.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:52PM

[title of show] Broadway Reunion Concert to Play the Broadhurst by Adam Hetrick

Original cast members Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff, and Jeff Bowen will reunite for the one-night-only Actors Fund benefit concert.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:58PM

Tony and Oscar Nominee Albert Finney, Star of Tom Jones, Murder on the Orient Express, and Annie, Dies at 82 by Adam Hetrick

Finney’s towering presence on stage and screen earned him two Tony nominations and five Academy Award nods in a career spanning more than six decades.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:09PM

The Marvelous Wonderettes to Resume Performances Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

The nostalgic jukebox musical featuring 1950s girl group hits will resume a month after ending its three-year run.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:27AM
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Brad Oscar Will Headline World Premiere of Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy by Adam Hetrick

The comedy about a classics professor whose existential cry for help is answered by the gods of comedy will premiere March 12 in New Jersey.

SOURCE: Playbill at 05:14PM

Original Cast Members Ruthie Ann Miles, Kathleen Chalfant, and More Will Reunite for Encore Presentation of The Courtroom by Adam Hetrick

Waterwell’s latest work uses courtroom transcripts from deportation hearings for its text.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:16PM

Max Crumm, Allie Trimm, and Leslie Hiatt Will Be Heard on The Evolution of Mann Cast Album by Adam Hetrick

The musical about a 30-something New Yorker’s unconventional quest to find a soulmate played an extended Off-Broadway run last fall.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:20PM

Jagged Little Pill Cast Will Rock Alanis Morissette Concert at Feinstein’s/54 Below by Adam Hetrick

Special guests will include Kristy Cates, Jennifer DiNoia, and Lianah Sta. Ana.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:31AM

Gypsy Film Back in Development with Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino by Adam Hetrick

The four-time Emmy Award winner is in talks to direct the latest screen incarnation of the 1959 Broadway classic.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Jeremy O. Harris and Heidi Schreck to Host New York Theatre Workshop Gala by Adam Hetrick

The evening will feature performances by Alice Ripley, Anthony Rapp, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and more.

SOURCE: Playbill at 04:51PM

Andrew Rannells, Gavin Creel, Caissie Levy, Donna McKechnie, More Set for 2019 Broadway Backwards by Adam Hetrick

The evening of gender-reversed twists on classic and modern favorites will take place March 11 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

Matt Doyle Will Return to Feinstein’s/54 Below in May by Adam Hetrick

The recent star of the Broadway-aimed Huey Lewis musical The Heart of Rock & Roll will celebrate his birthday with an all-new show.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:29PM

Alice Ripley to Star in Solo Drama The Pink Unicorn Off-Broadway by Adam Hetrick

Ripley will play a conservative Christian widow whose daughter comes out as “gender queer.”

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:43AM

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